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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX1

Portability
84
Imaging
63
Features
71
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX1 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Sony NEX-7 and Sony HX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the NEX-7 (24MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the NEX-7 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-7 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NEX-7 scores vs the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Sony HX1

 NEX-7 HX1 
AnnouncedDecember 2011April 2009More recent by 33 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony NEX-7

 HX1 NEX-7 

Common features in the Sony NEX-7 and Sony HX1

 NEX-7 HX1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-7 enjoys outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the NEX-7 against the HX1.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-7 and HX1 is 84 and 67 respectively.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-7 and HX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-7 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony NEX-7 will render extra detail having an extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger NEX-7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Portrait photography info
Sony HX1 Portrait photography info
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
27
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Street photography highlights
Sony HX1 Street photography highlights
76
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Sports photography camera
61
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (430 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Travel photography information
Sony HX1 Travel photography information
70
good battery (430 shots)
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
48
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (544 grams)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography features
Sony HX1 Landscape photography features
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (430 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
39
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-7 Vlogging info
Sony HX1 Vlogging info
35
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
22
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1440 x 1080 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (544 grams)
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Sony NEX-7 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-7 and Sony HX1
 Sony Alpha NEX-7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-12-13 2009-04-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 9.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 400 grams (0.88 pounds) 544 grams (1.20 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1016 not tested
Other
Battery life 430 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NPFW50 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $699 $47,999